So I picked up a 1977 Honda CB550k a few months back for $100. I've been working on it during my free time. When I first got it, it was missing a headlight, the carbs were off, the battery tray, airbox and a few others parts came in a box. Here's a few pics!
1977 CB550K Cafe Build
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Scored a front end off of a 2006 Gsxr600 for $180 (craigslist). Ordered the bearing kit from cognito moto right after. She bolted right up! It looks like someone broke the ignition part off. I'm thinking of leaving it, adds a little character to the bike lol. Now I just need to find a set of clip ons. Really debating if I should go with a nice set like Vortex, Woodcraft, driven etc or if I should go with an eBay set. Anyone have any experience with these?
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DohcBikes said:
Sounds like you are on the wrong forum, considering this is for custom builds.
The pipes have holes at the bottom of each of them and are not worth much. I wouldn't have chopped the frame of the bike was well off enough to restore. The top triple clamp still functions as normal. The only piece that broke supports the original gsxr ignition, which I won't be running. Most guys actually end up shaving the piece off anyways...
Thanks for your opinion though!
DohcBikes
Fuck You.
If there was a motorcycle forum named "The Wrong Forum", I'd probably be the one of the first to sign up.jmagno316 said:
They can be repaired, and you might be surprised. They would at least pay the purchase price for that bike.jmagno316 said:
AWWW frame chop already huh. Welp there it is, another original gone forever. Dropping like flies they are.jmagno316 said:
P.S. we can see your pics, it was in pretty good shape dude.
Do they? I thought most guys did it the right way with custom triples that correct the trail problem you are going to have with stock triples. Guys that end up with a finished product that rides better than stock, that is. Well hell I guess I don't know much about this shit so nevermind.jmagno316 said:
Yep, anytime. Even sometimes when you don't want it.jmagno316 said:
Now get out there and prove me wrong
....Chop chop.DohcBikes said:If there was a motorcycle forum named "The Wrong Forum", I'd probably be the one of the first to sign up.
They can be repaired, and you might be surprised. They would at least pay the purchase price for that bike.
AWWW frame chop already huh. Welp there it is, another original gone forever. Dropping like flies they are.
P.S. we can see your pics, it was in pretty good shape dude.
Do they? I thought most guys did it the right way with custom triples that correct the trail problem you are going to have with stock triples. Guys that end up with a finished product that rides better than stock, that is. Well hell I guess I don't know much about this shit so nevermind.
Yep, anytime. Even sometimes when you don't want it.
Now get out there and prove me wrong
I ran away from the caferacer.net forums to avoid the likes of you, please! let the dude build what he wants the way he wants to!!
DohcBikes
Fuck You.
Bullshit. I'm tired of hipsters cutting bikes apart and throwing half the shit away. If he didn't want public opinion he should not have posted a thread on a public forum. Trust me, I learned it the hard way too.JohnK said:
If you had ten seconds to read you would realize that I already said what you just said. If you would take another five you might notice some things i've offered will help him.
Or do you wish to focus on the negative?
DohcBikes said:
the lack of chronology was intentional...you said you helped him...I then quoted your first post in this thread...3 insults...no help, If your desire was to be helpful that probably wasn't the best way to introduce yourself...
Thank you for your insults
